Long-listed products (LLPs) in Japan will be subject to a new health coverage scheme starting this October. This is expected…
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Gilead’s Multi-Drug Resistant HIV Med Now Available in Japan
The Japan arm of Gilead Sciences said on September 13 that its long-acting HIV capsid inhibitor Sunlenca (lenacapavir) hit the shelves in Japan on the same day for the treatment of patients with multi-drug resistant HIV. According to data presented…
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